Porgy and Bess
Porgy and Bess
noahrp3
Broadway Star Joined: 2/7/05
#0Porgy and Bess
Posted: 4/6/06 at 6:23pmI was looking to buy a recording of Porgy and Bess ( I know this is more opera than Broadway, but whatever.) I was wondering what the best recording would be. What is the most complete, best talent, and least expensive? Thanks for any help. :)
MargoChanning
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/5/04
#1re: Porgy and Bess
Posted: 4/6/06 at 6:28pmhttps://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?boardname=bway&thread=869109#1447604
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Gothampc
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#2re: Porgy and Bess
Posted: 4/6/06 at 6:29pm
Here's some more discussion on it.
https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?boardname=bway&thread=796443#799885
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noahrp3
Broadway Star Joined: 2/7/05
#3re: Porgy and Bess
Posted: 4/6/06 at 6:37pmSorry guys. My search function was not working for some reason. Thanks for the help.
elmore3003
Leading Actor Joined: 3/31/04
#4re: Porgy and Bess
Posted: 4/7/06 at 9:38amI've got three complete recordings and the later abridgement conducted by Lehman Engel. Of the complete recordings, my favorite is the 1970s Houston Grand Opera version which came to Broadway. The Glyndebourne recording conducted by Simon Rattlke is good, too, but John DeMain, who conducts the Houston production, knows the piece better than anyone alive. The Lehman Engel is also excellent but filled with cuts.
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